North American Biofeedstocks Trader

Role: North American Biofeedstocks Trader

Basic Function: We are seeking a commercially driven North American Biofeedstocks Trader to join our growing trading team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing physical feedstock transactions across North America, developing strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and managing the profitability of their own trading portfolio.

This role offers significant commercial autonomy and the opportunity to contribute directly to UCO TRADING's continued expansion in the North American renewable fuels market.

The position covers a range of renewable feedstocks, including Used Cooking Oil (UCO), animal fats, distillers corn oil, vegetable oils, and other low-carbon feedstocks

 Main Accountabilities:

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• Originate and develop new supply and sales opportunities across North American renewable feedstock markets.
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• Independently negotiate, structure, and execute physical commodity transactions, including spot and term contracts.
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• Manage and optimize an assigned trading portfolio, with direct accountability for its P&L performance.
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• Build and maintain long-term commercial relationships with suppliers, customers, and strategic partners.
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• Identify market opportunities, evaluate pricing structures, and execute profitable trading strategies while managing commercial and market risks
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• Interface with suppliers, carriers, plant personnel, and internal commercial teams regarding shipments and scheduling
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• Manage trade confirmations and related commercial documentation
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• Prepare daily and weekly market summaries.
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• Analyze market conditions and communicate commercial impacts to management.
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About you

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• Fluency in English and Spanish
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• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or a related numerate discipline.
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• Minimum 2 years of relevant trading, origination, or commercial experience in feedstocks, biofuels, agricultural commodities, or energy markets.
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• Strong understanding of North American renewable feedstock markets and related supply chains.
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• Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a working knowledge of commodity risk management and hedging instruments.
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• Proven ability to build and execute profitable trading strategies in fast‑moving markets
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• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, commercial ownership, and the ambition to grow into broader trading and leadership responsibilities.
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a willingness to travel throughout North America to develop new business opportunities.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience working with biofuels, renewable diesel, SAF, or low‑carbon fuel value chains.
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• Familiarity with RFS RIN markets, LCFS programs, and other regulatory mechanisms influencing feedstock demand.
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• Knowledge of marine, truck, and rail logistics for liquid commodities.
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• Prior experience in an integrated energy company, agricultural merchant, or major commodity trading organization.
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    Why join UCO TRADING:

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• Established industry expertise: Nearly 15 years of experience in international feedstock trading, with an active presence in the North American market since 2022.
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• Entrepreneurial environment: Join an agile, commercially driven trading company where individual initiative, performance, and decision-making have a direct impact on business results.
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• International growth: Be part of our continued expansion across North America and global renewable feedstock markets.
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• New Miami offices: Our new Miami office is scheduled to open in Q2 2027, supporting the next phase of our North American expansion.
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• Competitive compensation: A compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and performance.
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  Training & Professional Development: The successful candidate will be expected to participate in training and professional development programs at UCO TRADING’s headquarters in Spain and must be willing and available to travel to Spain at least twice per year.